Tag: 2002
Bethea Convicted of Violent Crime, Maryland 2002
A federal jury in Maryland has delivered a guilty verdict in the high-profile case against Bethea, a defendant accused of committing a violent crime in 2002. The case, Case No. MDD 02-1234, was filed on December 31, 2002, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Bethea, a resident of Maryland, was charged…
Brennan Convicted of Violent Crime, Maryland 2002
The streets of Maryland will be a little safer after the conviction of Brennan, a 35-year-old resident of the state. Brennan, whose full name was not immediately released, was found guilty of a violent crime in the federal court case MDD, filed on December 24, 2002. The conviction serves as a stark reminder that those…
Hyeong-Bin Jeong, Pollution Crime, WA 2003
Tacoma, WA – A marine oil pollution case from 2003 has resurfaced as a stark reminder of the ongoing efforts to protect Washington’s waterways. Hyeong-Bin Jeong, a key figure in the operation of the M/T Kaede tanker, was sentenced to six months in federal prison and two years of probation for his role in a…
Hagar Charged with Violent Crime in Texas, 2002
A federal indictment has been unsealed in the Texas Northern District Court charging Hagar with violent crime. The case, which was filed on December 18, 2002, alleges that Hagar was involved in a violent crime, a charge that carries significant penalties if convicted. In a statement, federal authorities said that the charges against Hagar were…
David Jenkins, Freon Dumping, Ohio 2003
CINCINNATI, OH – In a landmark case marking the first criminal prosecution of its kind in the United States, David Jenkins, former Fleet Operations Manager at Shaf-Master, has been convicted for intentionally releasing 1,200 pounds of HCFC-22 freon into the atmosphere. The illegal dumping, motivated by a desire to avoid disposal costs, occurred in March…
Donald Ray Keel, Pesticide Poisoning, TN 2003
Huntsville, TN – Donald Ray Keel was sentenced in June 2003 following a disturbing case of intentional wildlife poisoning, bringing to light a pattern of disregard for both environmental and federal laws. Keel deliberately laced animal carcasses with a highly toxic pesticide, resulting in the deaths of multiple birds of prey and raising serious concerns…
Louis L. Vinagro, Environmental Crime, RI 2005
Johnston, RI – Louis L. Vinagro, Jr., principal owner of New England Ecological Development (NEED), has faced multiple convictions and significant jail time for repeated violations of Rhode Island’s environmental regulations. The case, spanning over two years, highlights a pattern of operating an industrial facility without the necessary permits, demonstrating a disregard for environmental protection…
Karen S. Baldwin, Lead Disclosure Fraud, IA 2003
Davenport, IA – Karen S. Baldwin, owner and operator of the Brentwood Apartments in Davenport, Iowa, has been convicted of federal crimes related to concealing potential lead-based paint hazards from tenants. The case, brought forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), highlights a concerning disregard for federal regulations designed to protect residents, particularly children, from…
Maria Pinho, Obstruction, PA 2003
Bethlehem, PA – A former employee of BEF, a photographic mini-lab cleaning and refurbishing facility, has been sentenced for obstructing a federal investigation into illegal wastewater discharges. Maria Pinho was sentenced in August 2003 after pleading guilty to one count of obstruction of justice, stemming from attempts to cover up unpermitted pollution originating from the…
Michael Joseph Zalenski, Clean Water Act Violation, CA 2003
Fresno, CA – Michael Joseph Zalenski, owner of New Age, a Fresno-based metal finishing company, was sentenced to a year in federal prison and two years of probation in 2003 after pleading guilty to violating the Clean Water Act. The case, investigated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), revealed a pattern of illegal discharges of…
